What is the minimum size of a valid sukkah?

SukkotSukkah Dimensions

Synopsis

A sukkah must be at least 7 x 7 tefachim to be valid. There is no maximum size. The 7x7 must hold both dimensions — a long narrow sukkah (e.g., less than 7 in one direction) is invalid even if total area exceeds 49 square tefachim.

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